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by Mike1991
Wed May 31, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: Big Bear 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 10233

Big Bear 2023

How about posting information about the event registration and activity schedule at Big Bear on the club calender?
by Mike1991
Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:08 pm
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: 50 years
Replies: 3
Views: 1416

50 years

50th anniversary of same owner since built 1968-2018. The buggy has aged better than I have.

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by Mike1991
Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:52 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Ralph Deckard Good bye
Replies: 0
Views: 2482

Ralph Deckard Good bye

Ralph at Big Bear 2017

In Memoriam

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by Mike1991
Wed Jan 18, 2017 4:27 am
Forum: Buggy Talk
Topic: Barrett-Jackson
Replies: 2
Views: 1685

Re: Barrett-Jackson

Both buggies mentioned above lot 142 and lot 170.1 were very clean and well done. Both were true Manx's with verified paperwork. Both had battery and spare tire wells and were swing axle. I was surprised they sold for what they did. There was a None Manx sold earlier for under $7k. I did not get the...
by Mike1991
Wed Aug 17, 2016 4:48 am
Forum: Where Did You Get That?
Topic: Soft top
Replies: 7
Views: 6630

Re: Soft top

Ralph had his buggy at Big Bear 2016 with this brand new reproduction top that he just bought from someone who had an original top and had created the patterns for producing new tops.



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by Mike1991
Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Single to dual brake master cylinder swap
Replies: 2
Views: 1430

Single to dual brake master cylinder swap

When converting to a dual master brake cylinder from a single cylinder on a 65 chassis using drum brakes all around which year dual master cylinder should be used? I have heard when using drum brakes only, later dual cylinders (disk brakes) do not have the built in residual feature early dual cylind...
by Mike1991
Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:22 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Tech Center
Topic: Original Meyers Manx Soft Top...
Replies: 11
Views: 6859

Re: Original Meyers Manx Soft Top...

Original style 3 window top with side curtains. Original style top bows. About $200-$250 in materials. Many hours in fitting and sewing.

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by Mike1991
Wed May 27, 2015 12:03 am
Forum: Dune Buggy Travel Stories and Adventures
Topic: Join me (Madmanx) as I do the 2015 Manx Over The Falls
Replies: 45
Views: 25782

Re: Join me (Madmanx) as I do the 2015 Manx Over The Falls

Vincent, You have my attention and curiosity up. My Manx really likes up to 60mph. If you could what would you do and why? Below is your comment from above. I would guess that heat is the issue. "The last trick I use is: while keeping my speed below 60mph, I try to adjust valve geometry on the ...
by Mike1991
Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Loretta
Replies: 205
Views: 75801

Re: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Lorett

Thanks Joe and Brian. I run the original single bowl master cylinder on my '65 chassis. My thought is it would be wise to go with the duel bowl for safety when maintenance requires. What type/brand(s) master cylinder and reservoir do you prefer on your builds?
by Mike1991
Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Loretta
Replies: 205
Views: 75801

Re: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Lorett

I find it interesting that Loretta still has drum brakes all around. Even though I still have drums and they work fine many are going to disks up front.
by Mike1991
Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Manx Club Calendar
Topic: 2015 Big Bear Bash at Big Bear Lake, CA
Replies: 45
Views: 16422

Re: Big Bear 2015

Booked

Thanks

MIke
by Mike1991
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Loretta
Replies: 205
Views: 75801

Re: First Build thread of 2015 and of the new Forum - Lorett

I notice that the brake/clutch petal adjustment stop bar behind the petals is not the std VW metal stamping. Do you find this custom piece works better. It looks very stout.
by Mike1991
Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:20 am
Forum: Original, Classic, and Kick-Out Manx
Topic: Bud's Manx Restoration
Replies: 95
Views: 84711

Re: Bud's Manx Restoration

Looks great. Will the windshield wiper motor clear the exiting gauges now you have narrowed the dash front to back?
by Mike1991
Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:15 am
Forum: Manx Club Gallery
Topic: Sunset in the desert
Replies: 2
Views: 5020

Sunset in the desert

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Sunset at the car show in snowbird heaven
by Mike1991
Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Vacation/tourist Sites To See In LA and up the PCH to San Fr
Replies: 13
Views: 8961

Re: Vacation/tourist Sites To See In LA and up the PCH to Sa

Consider the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum in Simi Valley. That's heading to San Barbara from LA.

Great views for pictures and where else will you see a Boeing 747 under glass in the building.